Leave it to the New York Times to present a hard-hitting, no-holds-barred debate on the explosive subject of race in the theater, with Anthony Tommasini and Ben Brantley boldly in agreement throughout.

Here’s a charming example of an old European white male quoting another old European white male for the purpose of mansplaining to those silly Asians why they have no business getting offended at ethnic stereotypes. [Slipped Disc]

The little OPERA theatre of ny, in collaboration with New Vintage Baroque, presents the New York City premiere of Piramo e Tisbe by Johann Adolf Hasse, a pivotal opera composer of the 18th century celebrated for his sweet and tender melodies. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Performances Thursday – Sunday, March 22nd – 25th, 2018. Read more »